| Question:
I have received email from Microsoft to install a new patch. What should i do? |
| Answer: |
DO NOT INSTALL THE ATTACHED FILE !!!
This is a virus. The mail sender is not a valid email :
oqypbvyhzaofgg_gmfvfhr@support.com
Possible headers:
From: MS Technical Services [mailto:oqypbvyhzaofgg_gmfvfhr@support.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2003 6:51 PM
To: Partner
Subject: New Internet Critical Update
From: MS Public Assistance
To: Microsoft Consumer
Sent: Friday, September 19, 2003 10:00 AM
Subject: Current Microsoft Security Patch
Microsoft Consumer
this is the latest version of security update, the "September 2003, Cumulative Patch" update which fixes all known security vulnerabilities affecting MS Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express.
Install now to maintain the security of your computer. This update includes the functionality of all previously released patches.
System requirements
Windows 95/98/Me/2000/NT/XP
This update applies to
MS Internet Explorer, version 4.01 and later
MS Outlook, version 8.00 and later
MS Outlook Express, version 4.01 and later
Recommendation
Customers should install the patch at the earliest opportunity.
How to install
Run attached file. Choose Yes on displayed dialog box.
How to use
You don't need to do anything after installing this item.
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